Second Grade
Welcome to the interactive learning page for second grade students! On this page, you will find website resources for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, English Learners, and the arts. Kids can spend time learning with these sites to build fluency in all areas!
Welcome to the interactive learning page for second grade students! On this page, you will find website resources for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, English Learners, and the arts. Kids can spend time learning with these sites to build fluency in all areas!
Math
Math
In 2nd grade, your child is deepening their understanding of the Base Ten Number System, building fluency in addition and subtraction, exploring measurement using standard units, and using their knowledge of geometry to describe and analyze shapes. The online resources below offer an opportunity for your child to build on and reinforce ideas presented in the classroom.
In 2nd grade, your child is deepening their understanding of the Base Ten Number System, building fluency in addition and subtraction, exploring measurement using standard units, and using their knowledge of geometry to describe and analyze shapes. The online resources below offer an opportunity for your child to build on and reinforce ideas presented in the classroom.
Second graders should spend 20-30 minutes a day practicing math.
Second graders should spend 20-30 minutes a day practicing math.
Play a variety of math games focusing on specific math skills
Use ten frames to find number combinations (Grade 2 students should play level 4)
Standards based math games
Practice place value by counting by ones and tens
Reading
Reading
Second graders should read silently or aloud for 20-30 minutes each day. It is important for students to read a variety of texts that they are excited about.
Second graders should read silently or aloud for 20-30 minutes each day. It is important for students to read a variety of texts that they are excited about.
Second graders can practice sight words phrases. Students can also respond to comprehension questions by talking about the text or writing about it.
Second graders can practice sight words phrases. Students can also respond to comprehension questions by talking about the text or writing about it.
It is important for young learners to listen to stories every day! Students can hear stories read aloud from a family member, in RAZ Kids and on other websites!
It is important for young learners to listen to stories every day! Students can hear stories read aloud from a family member, in RAZ Kids and on other websites!
Practice reading and spelling skills
Play games, watch videos, read recipes, and more
Raz Kids
Free online books in English and Spanish
Watch videos of actors reading aloud
Build background knowledge by watching videos or playing games
Writing
Writing
Students can write for a variety of purposes. For example, writers can make lists, write stories, letters, emails, and captions!
Students can write for a variety of purposes. For example, writers can make lists, write stories, letters, emails, and captions!
Suggested prompts for students to write about
An editing checklist helps students edit and revise writing
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studies
Big Ideas in second grade science:
Big Ideas in second grade science:
How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
What do plants need to grow?
What do plants need to grow?
How many types of living things live in a place?
How many types of living things live in a place?
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
All students should express their creative side through the arts!
All students should express their creative side through the arts!
It is also important to get at least 20 minutes of exercise a day!
It is also important to get at least 20 minutes of exercise a day!
Draw artwork online
Collection of music games
Jamzone
Learn about family activities to do at home
Imagine Learning
(for Newcomers)
ESL Games
Games to Learn English
Unite for Literacy: Bilingual Books
Click the image to access your Google Classroom
Click the image to access your Google Classroom
What should my second grader be able to do when they leave second grade?
What should my second grader be able to do when they leave second grade?
Click on the image to learn about the standards and ideas for home
Click on the image to learn about the standards and ideas for home